Chaparral High School Band Program

Scottsdale Chaparral High School Band offers a comprehensive program that includes concert band, jazz band, and marching band. The program provides students with opportunities to develop their musical skills, perform in prestigious events, and learn from experienced educators and musicians. The program is supported by the Chaparral Band Boosters, a volunteer organization that fundraises and organizes events to enhance the band's activities. The band has been under the direction of Jennifer Mireau.

Marching Band

Joining a marching band can be a transformative experience, offering benefits that extend far beyond the music field.

Jazz Band

Whether you're looking to improve your musical abilities, develop new skills, or simply enjoy the joy of playing with others, joining a jazz band can be a highly rewarding experience.

Concert Band

Are you looking to improve your musical skills, connect with others, or simply enjoy the experience of making music, joining a concert band can be a fulfilling and enriching experience.

Percussion Ensemble

Joining a percussion ensemble can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering a blend of musical, personal, and social growth.

Upcoming Events

August 2026

  • Aug 4 (Tuesday) — Full Band Rehearsal, 5–7pm (Tentative)

  • Aug 6 (Thursday) — Full Band Rehearsal, 5–7pm (Tentative)

  • Aug 10 (Monday) — First Day of School; Performance for 9th Grade Assembly (Schedule TBD)

  • Aug 11 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsals Begin — Full Band, 6–8pm

  • Aug 14 (Friday) — Marching Band Family Concert & Ice‑Cream Social, 5–8pm (Concert @ 6pm)

  • Aug 18 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Aug 25 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Aug 28 (Friday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

September 2026

  • Sept 4 (Friday) — HOME Football Game @ Saguaro HS (Sabercats/Rivals), 5–10pm

  • Sept 8 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Sept 11 (Friday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Sept 12 (Saturday) — Band Council — Concession Stand & Fueler Clean‑Up

  • Sept 17 (Friday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Sept 21 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Sept 25 (Friday) — HOME Football Game vs. Apollo (Homecoming), 5:30–9:30pm

  • Sept 26 (Saturday) — FYI — Homecoming Dance

  • Sept 29 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

October 2026

  • Oct 2 (Friday) — Away Game vs. Deer Valley (Skyhawks), 4–11pm

  • Oct 3 (Saturday) — AZMBA Marching Band Competition @ Youngker HS, TBD (PM)

  • Oct 8 (Thursday) — Televised Home Football Game vs. Notre Dame, 5–10pm

  • Oct 9 (Friday) — Leave for Nevada in the PM, travel TBD

  • Oct 10 (Saturday) — Nevada Marching Band Circuit Competition @ Foothill HS

  • Oct 11 (Sunday) — Return after lunch buffet

  • Oct 12–16 — FALL BREAK — NO SCHOOL (FYI: Friday has a HOME football game vs. DM)

  • Oct 20 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Oct 23 (Friday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Oct 24 (Saturday) — ABODA State Qualifier @ Dobson HS, TBD (PM)

  • Oct 30 (Friday) — Home Senior Night Game vs. Horizon, 5–10pm

  • Oct 31 (Saturday) — ABODA Daytime Competition @ Goldwater HS, TBD (AM–early PM)

November 2026

  • Nov 3 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Nov 7 (Saturday) — ABODA Semi‑Finals Div. III @ Tempe HS, TBA (All Day)

  • Nov 10 (Tuesday) — SUSD HS Marching Band Exhibition @ TBA, 4–9pm

  • Nov 17 (Tuesday) — Evening Rehearsal, 6–9pm

  • Nov 21 (Saturday) — ABODA Championships @ GCC (if qualified), TBA

  • Nov 24 (Tuesday) — Firebird Fly‑In (During School Day)

  • Nov 24 (Tuesday Evening) — Parent March‑Along — Family Event, 5–8pm

End all after‑school rehearsals.

December 2026

  • Dec 1 (Tuesday) — Cocopah Recruiting Trip & Performance — All Day

  • Dec 8 (Tuesday) — Winter Band Concert for ALL Band Classes, 5–9pm (Concert @ 7pm)

  • Dec 11 (Friday) — Banquet @ Orange Tree, 5–10pm

Marching Band Performances

See the new Performances Page for recent Firebird Band Performances.